Use of Hard-coded Password in IBM Fusion HCI - CVE-2023-50948
Published: January 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85136
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50948
CWE-ID: CWE-259
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM Fusion HCI
IBM Fusion HCI
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a adjacent attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM Storage Fusion HCI contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. A adjacent attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.